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Features: DVD, Dolby, Digital Audio, Dolby Digital (5.1), Widescreen
From Academy Award®-winning director Robert Redford comes a wondrous film that celebrates the immense power and infinite potential of the human spirit. Will Smith, Matt Damon and Charlize Theron star in this highly acclaimed tale of a local hero with a promising future, whose hopes are shattered on the battlefields of war. Disillusioned and angry, the young man turns his back on the world -- until a fateful visit from a mysterious stranger turns his life around.
"Superb... A masterpiece." Jeffrey Lyons, WNBC
"A career high for Will Smith." Pat Collins, WWOR-TV
"Magical!" Bill Diehl, ABC Radio Network
Editor's Note
THE LEGEND OF BAGGER VANCE, based on the book of the same title by Steve Pressfield, uses golf as the basis for this spiritual tale of friendship, self-discovery, and faith. His incredible prowess at the game of golf makes young Rannulph Junuh (Matt Damon) the pride of Savannah, Georgia in 1916. When Junuh enlists and is sent overseas to fight in World War I, the reality of war proves too much for him. Rather than return to Savannah a broken man, he simply disappears, much to the dismay of his girlfriend, feisty socialite Adele Invergordon (Charlize Theron). When Junuh finally does return to Savannah in 1931, he is coerced into representing his hometown in a golf tournament against legends Bobby Jones and Walter Hagen. But Junuh has lost his swing, and only begins to find it again with the help of Bagger Vance (Will Smith), a mysterious drifter who appears out of the night and offers his services as a caddy. Ultimately, Vance is a spiritual force, teaching Junuh not only about the game, but also about life in this beautifully filmed work directed by Robert Redford (ORDINARY PEOPLE, THE HORSE WHISPERER). Jack Lemmon narrates and makes a brief appearance in the film.
| Features | Cast And Filmmaker Biographies | | English 5.1 Surround Dolby Digital | | English DTS Digital Surround Sound | | HBO Making Of: Robert Redford Storyteller | | Theatrical Trailer | | Production Notes |
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Release Information
| | Studio: Dreamworks (Universal) |
| Release Date: 6/21/2005 |
| Running Time: 127 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1999 | | Catalog ID: 86398 | | UPC: 00667068639827 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English [CC], English | | Video: Color |
| Cast & Crew
| Awards |
Blockbuster Entertainment Awards (2001) | | | Will Smith, Nominee, Favorite Actor--Drama/Romance | | | Charlize Theron, Nominee, Favorite Actress--Drama/Romance |
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| | Professional Reviews | Chicago Sun-Times
"...Completely in command of its tone....It is really about finding yourself at peace with the thing you do best..." 11/03/2000 p.31Chicago Sun-Times 8 of 10
Look how silky this movie is, and how completely in command of its tone... it is really about finding yourself at peace with the things you do best... It is the first zen movie about golf. - Roger Ebert
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| Customer Reviews | ![]() | | Cinematography |  5 | | Plot | 5 | | Acting | 5 | | Overall Satisfaction | 5 |
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5 of 5 Director Robt. Redford shines!! Thursday, February 28, 2008
dmachulak from Coos Bay, OR
Ditto for everything the reviewer from Charlotte, NC said. This is special, magical moviemaking. All ages will appreciate this film. The musical score is superb !!! Was this review helpful?  
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5 of 5 Beautiful, thought-provoking, and funny Saturday, December 29, 2001
A Viewer from Charlotte NC
Gorgeous Redford film with outstanding enigmatic role for Will Smith. Lots going on in this movie, from the relationships among the characters to the lessons about life from "caddy" Vance to some really interesting golf shots. A move to see over and over, with new things to hold your attention and imagination each time. A golf movie for the guys, a love story for the women, and a thought piece for anyone who cares about life. And did I mention the incredible cinematography???? Was this review helpful?
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